According to Logical Indian over 55,000 Cases of Theft, 1500 Robberies In Trains In 3.5 from Indian Trains.

According to the data collected by Indian Railways, a total of 55,369 cases of theft and 1570 robberies have taken place inside the running trains in the last 3.5 years. This year, between January and June alone, 9,222 cases of theft and 159 cases of robberies were registered, as reported by Money Control.

Moreover, there were 89 instances where the victims were robbed after they had been sedated. Reportedly, the authorities have arrested 1,378 people this year.

In case of theft of luggage, robbery/dacoity in running trains, a passenger can approach train conductor/coach attendants/guards or GRP/RPF escort.They will give the FIR Form which may be duly filled in and handed over to them.The complaint will then be forwarded to the Police station for necessary action.The passenger need not break his journey to lodge a complaint with the police. The passenger can also approach the RPF Assistance Posts at major railway stations for any assistance in lodging the complaint.